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Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1934

Page

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Talmadge to open Atlanta man campaign July 4th

Atlanta report says George A. Eckford state legislator died at Grady hospital after being shot by his divorced wife Mae Parker Eckford. Initial police account notes Eckford died from a abdomen wound despite transfusions. Eyewitness says Eckford fought with an improvised weapon as patrolmen found him in the yard.

Talmadge Atlanta George A. Eckford Grady Hospital Mae Parker Eckford Eckford A. W. Callaway Weckford

Forms for cotton bale tags available at county agent office

Mr. G. C. Daniel, Taylor County Farm Agent, says blanks for bale tag applications are on hand at his courthouse office. If farmers cannot visit, they may mail or card in their requests. Address to G. C. Daniel. Turn to page 8, no. 4.

Daniel Taylor County G. C. Dan

Dr. A. C. Baker to Conduct Revival at Taylor Mill

Dr. A. C. Baker of Tabernacle Church Macon will lead revival services at Taylor Mill near Reynolds. A definite date will be announced in the Herald. preparations aim to seat 1,000 people. Services will be held at night only and the public is invited to attend.

A. C. Baker Tabernacle Church Macon Taylor Mill Reynolds The Herald

Pace Announces For Congress Seat From Third Georgia Dist

Stephen Pace of Americus formally announces his candidacy for Congress from Georgia's Third District. He vows vigorous effort to boost district welfare, stressing higher farm prices and narrowing the gap between costs for farmers and sale prices of their products.

Pace Congress Georgia Dist Stephen Pace Americus

Pace Seeks Nomination for U S House Seat in Third District

The article profiles 42-year-old Terrell County native Pace a lawyer and former State Representative and Senator running for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Third District. It notes his education at Dawson High School the University of Georgia and his early legal career in Americus with Judge J A Hixon. It highlights his legislative record including a state budget system a state auditing department anti fraud measures and a constitutional amendment consolidating Tax Receiver and Tax Collector offices. Pace emphasizes securing jobs and funds for the large district and pledges loyalty to the President and Democratic principles while seeking the 74th Congress nomination with the September 12 primary looming.

Pace Terrell County Dawwson Dawson High School University of Georgia University Tar Hellenic Council Gridiron Phi Kappa Sigma Nu Fraternity Americus J. A. Hixon Sumter County Georgia Senate Face

Bids Open for 836000 in Georgia Road Projects

The Georgia state highway board calls for bids totaling 886000 for paving grading and bridge work to be let July 12. Projects include first paving on the Carnesville Lavonia highway and grading the Georgia section of the tri state road in Rabun county an 82000 project with costs shared by the US forestry department. Governor Talmadge notes federal restrictions on highway funds will be met and outlines diversion plans for past due pensions.

Atlanta State Highway Board Carnesville-Lavonia Georgia Tri-State Rabun County United States Forestry Department Talmadge Congress General Treasury

Editors of Georgia Hold Most Profitable Meeting At Savannah

The Forty-eighth annual Georgia Press Association session in Savannah closes after a record turnout. Officers are re elected. bid winners for hosting in 1935 include Carrollton Wrightsville and Brunswick. tributes paid to deceased members. six trophy awards granted for various editorial and publishing achievements.

Editors of Georgia Savannah Georgia Press Association Milton L. Pleetwood Tribune-News Cartersville W. Kirkland Surlive Times Blackshear Chas E. Benns Herald Butler Hal M. Stanley Forum Atlanta B. H. Hardy Nowstrazette Barnesville Ernest Camp Walton Tribune Monroe L. E Starr the Forum Association Carrollton Wrightsville Brunswick Daniel G. Bickers Savannah Morning News Horace Flanders Orton News Joe Lawrence Ashburn R. M. Martin Hinesville Liberty County Herald Albert Howell The Atlanta Constitution Early Reeves Thomaston Times Mra Hoytt Boggs Berry Mosely R. H. Griffin Bainbridge Peat Searchlight J. 8 Lavonia Times Covington News W. Trox Bankston Pave Weekly H. H. Dean Tarleton Collier Atlanta Georgian J. C. Williams Charlton County Herald Folkston Bankers Wavcross Journal-Herald DeSoto Hotel Mills B. Lane Ko and Southern National Bank Est

Death of Mr John Scandrett Mourned by Community

Friends in Taylor county mourn the death of John Scandrett age about 65 who died after months of illness. Born in Butler he lived much of his life as a farmer in Carsonville district. Survived by widow Mattie Riley, two sons Russell and Lamar, two daughters Mamie Holly and Susie Montgomery, a sister Susie Adams of Macon. Funeral and burial at Carsonville Cemetery followed by services in Taylor county with attendees from Macon Cordele and Talbotton.

J. H. Scandrett John Scandrett Beyond Butler Carsonville Scandrett Methodist Church Mattie Riley Messrs Russell Lamar Scandratt Macon Mamie Holly Susie Montgomery Susie Adams Cargonville Cordele Talbotton Taylor County

Daughter of Ellaville Couple Dies in New Mexico

Misa Florence Collins daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Collins of Ellaville died Thursday in New Mexico where she had lived recently She is survived by her parents three sisters and numerous relatives in Ellaville Funeral services were held in Albuquerque Saturday Miss Collins formerly lived in Ellaville and Albuquerque was her home in recent years

Ellaville Misa Florene Collins W. H. Collins Alburquerque New Mexico Miss Collins Thelma Collins Mia Kitty Pearl Collis Si" Levangelo Y Collins California Stella T. Slappey Fannie Wall H. C. Bivins

Rally Day Program for Homerigmas at Butler School

Miss Lois Bazemore will preside over the county rally at Butler School auditorium next Saturday June 30. The program includes songs led by A S Bussey, invocations by Rev J E Pate, demonstrations by Rosa McGee and A S Bussey, girls and women's style shows, a noon barbecue, reassembly at 1 30 P M with William Gray presiding, Georgia Land song, entertainment by Bussey, and a boys demonstration team contest followed by Blest Be the.. attendees urged to join for a successful event.

Lois Bazemore Buttler School A. S. Bussey J. E. Pate Mies Rosa McGee C. Daniel Wiliam Gray Will Georgia Land Buesey

Geodetic Survey Conducted in Taylor County Georgia

A government geodetic survey team under FERA auspices with headquarters in Butler completes the first local survey of this kind in Taylor County Georgia after several weeks of fieldwork. The party will move to other counties in the region.

Government Geodetic Survey Taylor County FERA Butler Georgia

Ice Cream Supper at Cross Roads Rescheduled to July 21

notice announces change of date for Cross Roads school event from July 14 to July 21. The Woman's Home Demonstration Club sponsors the ice cream supper and cake walk for a fundraiser. Attendees urged to come and support the effort. The event is set for Saturday night July 21.

Cross Roads Woman’s Home Demonstra Club of

Bainbridge prepares for July 4 barbecue crowd

Bainbridge Georgia hosts a July 4 barbecue for over 20 000 visitors with a nine ton meat menu and 760 gallons of Brunswick stew to be served from 10 long pits. The parade opens festivities as Governor Eugene Talmadge is expected to speak and a large broadcasting outfit will cover the event.

Bainbridge Georgia Eugene ‘Talmadge Tammany Hall J. E. Drake Chamber of Commerce Willis Park

Beav er Creek cottage hosts honored Butler guests for delightful fish supper

Former Butler Citizens Mr and Mrs F. A. Peed Sr entertained visiting guests at a scenic cottage by Beaver Creek two and a half miles from the city. The open air supper featured Browning fish platters, flowers and a tasteful table setting. Grandchildren added a tender closing moment as memories of the evening lingered.

F. A. Peed Beaver Creek Mount Vernon Potomac

Mt Pisgah Baptist Church July 1 Calendar

Mt Pisgah Baptist Church calendar for Sunday July 1 lists Sunday school at 10 a m First Sunday sermon by the pastor at 11 a m subject The Races Set Before Us singing at 2 30 p m evening service at 8 p m subject No Thoroughfare pastor J E Pate urged all singers attend the service

Mr. Johnson Astor J. E. Pate

Butler Methodist Church welcomes all for revival and services

Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Public invited. revival services begin July 2 at Wes ley church with Rev. James H. Wilson. revival at Butler July 12 with Rev. L E Brady handling preaching.

CCC Canm Wesley Church James H. Wilson Methodist Sandersville Butler Methodist Church L. E. Brady East Macon Church W. E. HI

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Eugene Talmadge Bainbridge, Ga Cimlan Conservation Henry Jordan Dodson Barnesvillians Culpepper Warren Para Recreation Hall Susie” Freeman Columbus Lt. Brown Conwany Miss Civilian Conservation Camp Vicksburg, Mississippi, D Forrest Hussey John M. Crowell Mississippi Army Navy Merchants Marine Jackson Meridian Mandan South Dakota Dakotas Melody Boys WQBC Sweetheart Bass Sgt. French Smilin Sam Burkes Man of Mystery Gal Fairchild Moon Perry E Rooster) Hill Andy Gulf Woodpecker Tristate Road Rabunco Highway Board Friends Geodetic Survey MT. Pisgah
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